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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.88, 15,460.56 and 9,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.88, 15,460.56 and 9,541.44 is: 14,224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.88 : 15,460.56 = 9,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.88/15,460.56 = 9,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.88x = 15,460.56 × 9,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.88x = 147,516,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,516,005.61/10,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,224.06

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